The phrase "a glimpse of why" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when you want to provide a brief insight or understanding into the reasons behind something.
Example: "The documentary offered a glimpse of why the community rallied together during the crisis."
Alternatives: "an insight into why" or "a hint of why".
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — The lush green drive to the president's residence offers a glimpse of why its current occupant, Laurent Gbagbo, is fighting so hard to stay put.
And both offer a glimpse of why DOMA can not be overturned too soon — and why, based on the oral arguments, it most likely will be.
That sort of vindictiveness offers a glimpse of why Snowden does not just come on back and, as some blithely suggest, let the government do what it may.
Yet one is the life Woiwode left behind and one the life he chose, and only the Intermission gives us a glimpse of why he made that choice.
It was those skills, more than the statistics, that really gave the Dolphins a glimpse of why Tannehill should one day be their franchise quarterback.
And both offer a glimpse of why DOMA can not be overturned too soon and why, based on the oral arguments, it most likely will be.
His finish gave a brief glimpse of why he has averaged more than a goal every two games for the past three seasons and after witnessing that display his record comes as no surprise.
Puyol has now gone 44 consecutive games unbeaten – he was absent in each of Barça's past seven defeats – and here was a small glimpse of why.
It was one of those unexpected moments that provide a telling glimpse of why healthcare costs are so ridiculously high.
He has 40 yards rushing on four carries, giving you a glimpse — again — of why Harbaugh made the risky move to stick with him after he replaced an injure (and then healthy) Alex Smith at midseason.
Here's a rear view mirror glimpse of why this piece means so much to both of us.
